Table 2. GPC analyses of 8% lipase-embedded PCL films before (control) and after 2 to 8 days of enzymatic degradation.
sample | number-average molecular weight (Mn) | weight-average molecular weight (Mw) | polydispersity Index (PDI) |
---|---|---|---|
control | 36500 | 53030 | 1.5 |
2 days | 21200 | 35060 | 1.7 |
4 days | 25210 | 36890 | 1.5 |
6 days | 10250 | 28030 | 2.7 |
8 days | 17260 | 27600 | 1.6 |